ABSTRACT
Atmospheric Processes and Systems presents a concise introduction to the atmosphere and the fundamentals of weather. Examining different aspects of the mass, energy and circulation systems in the atmosphere, this text provides detailed accounts of specific phenomena, including
* the composition and structure of the atmosphere
* energy transfers
* the cycle of atmospheric water in terms of evaporation, condensation and precipitation
* pressure and winds at the primary or global scale
* secondary air masses and fronts
* thermal differences and weather disturbances.
The text includes sixteen boxed case studies, annotated further reading lists and a glossary of key terms.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|16 pages
Introduction to the Atmosphere
chapter 1|9 pages
The composition of the atmosphere
chapter 2|6 pages
The structure of the atmosphere
part II|36 pages
Radiative Fluxes and Energy Transfers in the Atmosphere and at the Earth's Surface
chapter 3|12 pages
Radiative fluxes and radiation balance
part III|32 pages
Atmospheric Water
part IV|42 pages
The Primary Atmospheric Circulation: Global Pressure and Winds at the Earth's Surface and within the Troposphere
chapter 9|11 pages
The distribution of global surface pressure systems
chapter 10|13 pages
Surface airflow
chapter 11|17 pages
Upper troposphere pressure and wind systems
part V|46 pages
Secondary and Tertiary Circulations: Synoptic Situations and Local Airflows